SOCIETY
Possibility of rain in Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces
Possibility of rain in Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim pro...
The DHM stated that generally cloudy conditions are expected in the hilly and Himalayan regions of the country, while partly cloudy conditions are expected in the Tarai.
May 07, 2026
Entertainment
Legal hurdles cleared, ‘Lalibazar’ set to hit screens Friday
Legal hurdles cleared, ‘Lalibazar’ set to hit screens Friday
Following the court’s decision, the movie is now scheduled for nationwide release this Friday, with bookings open.
May 07, 2026
POLITICS
Constitutional Council meeting today to pick next CJ amid seniority debate
Constitutional Council meeting today to pick next CJ amid se...
The Supreme Court has no history of bypassing seniority in appointing a chief justice.
May 07, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt allows duty-free shops to resume after two decades
Govt allows duty-free shops to resume after two decades
The regulation marks a significant policy shift, as duty-free shops had been absent from Nepal’s only international airport since 2008.
May 07, 2026
OPINION
Rebuilding Trust in Nepal’s Transitional Justice Process
Rebuilding Trust in Nepal’s Transitional Justice Process
Nepal’s transitional justice process faces a pivotal moment where restoring credibility, centering victims, and ensuring institutional continuity are essential to rebuilding public trust and delivering long-delayed truth and accountability.
May 07, 2026
WORLD
G7 decries 'economic coercion' in swipe at China
G7 decries 'economic coercion' in swipe at China
While never mentioning China by name, the ministers clearly took aim at Beijing and its stringent export controls on rare earths in their statement, after two days of meetings in France.
May 07, 2026
WORLD
Trump threatens new Iran strikes, piling on pressure for peace deal
Trump threatens new Iran strikes, piling on pressure for pea...
Positive signs that the foes could return to negotiations after weeks of deadlock grew after Trump halted his so-called "Project Freedom" in the strait, with key mediator Pakistan expressing optimism for talks leading to an agreement.
May 07, 2026
Editorial
Remittance Economy at a Cost
Remittance Economy at a Cost
Nepal’s heavy reliance on foreign employment is boosting remittances but exposing a deep domestic job crisis marked by unemployment, skill shortages, and long-term development risks.
May 07, 2026
ECONOMY
Six industries in Simara SEZ kick off production
Six industries in Simara SEZ kick off production
Six industries under various blocks covering 343 bighas of land (one bigha is equal to 72,900 sq. ft) out of 833 bigha, have already started production, said Chief of SEZ Authority, Pappu Giri. Likewise, over a dozen industries are being established.
May 06, 2026
WORLD
Israeli strikes kill 3 in southern Lebanon
Israeli strikes kill 3 in southern Lebanon
At dawn, an Israeli drone struck paramedics from the Islamic Health Organization in Deir Kifa, injuring three medics who were taken to local hospitals. In a separate strike, one person was killed in the town of Aadchit in the Nabatieh district. Overnight raids also caused heavy damage to Borj Qalaou...
May 06, 2026